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JCK 609W

1981 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

93,643 mi
Last recorded93,643 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCK 609W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2014 93,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all steering ball jonit dust covers dereriorated

battery loose

both front wheels close to fouling the leaf springs

nearside rear and both front brake drums damp

oil leak at rear diff and front diff and transfer box

Pass 9 May 2014 93,643 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all steering ball jonit dust covers dereriorated

battery loose

both front wheels close to fouling the leaf springs

nearside rear and both front brake drums damp

oil leak at rear diff and front diff and transfer box

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all steering ball joint dust cover deteriorated

battery loose

both front brake drums damp

nearside rear brake drum damp

offside front tyre close to fouling a part of the vehicle leaf spring close to excessive

oil leak at rear diff and front diff and transfer box

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,003 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 92,982 miles

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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JCK 609W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCK 609W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCK 609W registered?

JCK 609W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 9 April 1981.

Is JCK 609W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCK 609W shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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